What's in season in Florida in September
Provisioning in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, the Florida Keys (Key West, Marathon) in September? Buy these local — they're at their best, usually cheaper, and keep longer aboard than produce that has travelled.
In season (4)
From the Florida Department of Agriculture's season calendar.
- Avocado
- Mango
- Mushrooms
- Orange
Probably imported this month (17)
Out of season locally — at the market these have most likely been shipped or flown in. Fine to buy; they may cost more and keep less well.
- Bell pepper
- Broccoli
- Carrot
- Celery
- Coriander / cilantro
- Cucumber
- Eggplant / aubergine
- Grapefruit
- Green beans
- Green/white cabbage
- Potato
- Romaine lettuce
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Tomato
- Watermelon
- Zucchini / courgette
Source: Florida Produce Seasonal Availability Calendar (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Fresh From Florida)). Retrieved 2026-10-07. Florida-grown produce. “Squash” on the chart is summer squash, used here for courgettes; “snap beans” for green beans; “lettuce” for romaine.